TN – Abrams Creek Fly Fishing Guide

Abrams Creek Map

Abrams Creek Description

Abrams Creek was named after the Cherokee Chief of the town of Chilhowee named Abraham. It flows underground through limestone depressions for almost three miles before emerging at Cades Cove. From Cades Cove, Abrams Creek flows approximately 12 miles to Chilhowee Lake. Along the way 18 smaller tributaries empty into Abrams Creek, the largest of which is Anthony Creek.

The pH of Abrams Creek is 7.8 to 8.4 making it far more fertile than most of the other streams in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The rainbow trout in Abrams Creek are among the largest in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park due to the alkaline water and the diverse population of aquatic insects it supports.

Abrams Creek Access

From Sugarlands Visitor Center follow the signs to Cades Cove ~ 24 miles on Little River Road. Follow Cades Cove Loop Road for ~ 5 miles and turn right (just past Marker #10) onto the gravel road following the sign to the Abrams Falls Trail Head. Click on the blue map icon for driving directions to the trail head parking area.

Abrams Creek Fly Fishing Report and Stream Conditions

GSMNP - Small Streams Fishing Report General fly fishing report and current conditions for small streams in the Great Smoky Mountains (sponsored by Orvis)

Plan a Fly Fishing Trip

Looking for a local fly shop, fly fishing guide or outfitter? Looking for restaurants, lodging or the nearest airport? Give our fly fishing trip planner a try. Enter “Cades Cove” in the Google search box (lower left-hand corner) to center the map on the Abrams Creek area and then use the Google search box to find what you are looking for. Watch our demo video to learn more about how to use the Fly Fishing Reporter Trip Planner.

Additional Information

Additional information about fly fishing Abrams Creek is available at TroutU.com who contributed to the river description and river access sections of this fly fishing guide.